In the News: State bee protection falls short, college financing options reviewed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Many Massachusetts beekeepers say a new state plan to protect pollinating insects falls short when it comes to reducing the use of pesticides. 

“The biggest problem I have is when the state plan talks about pesticide application by farmers and by landowners, there are suggestions, and they are encouraged to do certain things,” said Franklin beekeeper Ed Szymanski, president of the Norfolk County Beekeepers Association. “I think it needs to be stronger than that.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160402/beekeepers-oppose-state-plan

"True or false? Student loans are a type of financial aid for college. 

The answer is true. You may have thought false, but this misunderstanding of what constitutes financial aid is very common. Many people believe that financial aid is free money for college, but it’s not all free. Loans from the federal government are a part of financial aid, and, as with any loan, they must be paid back with interest. 

So why would this interest you if you have a student getting ready for college? For high school seniors and their parents, understanding the ins and outs of financial aid is very important, as it will help as you put together your plan to pay for college. And planning is key during this season in order to reduce stress and prepare your family well for what’s ahead."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160403/understand-ins-and-outs-of-financial-aid

FHS Alumni still busy on the athletic fields

When high school athletes move on to college, it can be hard to keep track of them other than through the family connection. Hockomock Sports has their radar working big time to publish at least weekly a round up of sports action with former Hockomock League players.

FHS Panthers

Franklin alumni mentioned in this edition

• Colton Cardinal
• Brandon Eccher
• Joe Kalil
• Kristi Kirshe
• Shay Feeley
• Alicia Wilde
• Samantha Rondeau

Take a look at the recent edition of the Campus Report

http://www.hockomocksports.com/the-campus-report-franklin-alum-shine-bright/

Where will the Class of 2015 go next?

Where will the Class of 2015 go next? 

Thanks to information provided by the Franklin School Department, I was able to create this pivot table. Shown in descending order, these institutions or life categories are where at least 2 of the 392 graduates of FHS indicated they will be heading to.

Franklin High School

Post Secondary Path	Tally
University of Massachusetts, Amherst	37
University of New Hampshire	20
- Employment	12
Massachusetts Bay Community College	12
Westfield State University	12
Framingham State University	10
University of Massachusetts, Lowell	10
Bridgewater State University	9
Bryant University	8
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth	8
Roger Williams University	7
University of Vermont	7
Western New England University	7
Boston College	6
Plymouth State University	6
Southern New Hampshire University	6
University of Rhode Island	6
Dean College	5
- Life Skills Transition	5
Northeastern University	5
Saint Anselm College	5
University of New Haven	5
Boston University	4
Coastal Carolina University	4
Hofstra University	4
Ithaca College	4
Keene State College	4
Quinnipiac University	4
University of Connecticut	4
University of Massachusetts, Boston	4
Emmanuel College	3
Endicott College	3
Fitchburg State University	3
Franklin Pierce University	3
Lesley University	3
Providence College	3
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	3
Simmons College	3
Stonehill College	3
University of Maine	3
University of South Carolina	3
Wentworth Institute of Technology	3
Worcester State University	3
Assumption College	2
Bunker Hill Community College	2
Emerson College	2
Fairfield University	2
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences	2
Merrimack College	2
New York University	2
Norwich University	2
Pennsylvania State University, University Park	2
Salem State University	2
Salve Regina University	2
Springfield College	2
Suffolk University	2
Syracuse University	2
Tri County Cosmetology Program	2
United States Navy	2
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	2
- Other Unique Institutions	79
Total	392

Alphabetically, this is the listing of the 79 institutions where only one graduate will go

Post Graduate Institution

American University

AmeriCorps Service Program

Anna Maria College

Asnuntuck Community College

Babson College

Bard College

Becker College

Belmont University

Bentley University

Bridgton Academy

Brigham Young University

Bristol Community College

Bucknell University

Cape Cod Community College

Castleton State College

Clemson University

Colby College

Community College of Rhode Island

Cosmetology School

Cosmix School of Cosmetology

Curry College

Drexel University

Duke University

Duquesne University

East Carolina University

Eastern Connecticut State University

Eckerd College

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Florida Atlantic University

Fordham University - Lincoln Center Campus/Rose Hill Campus

Full Sail University

Gap Year

Husson University

James Madison University

Johnson & Wales University (Providence)

Kents Hill School

Lehigh University

Lynn University

Marist College

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts State University

Methodist University

Mount Ida College

New Hampshire Technical Institute

Pace University, New York City

Porter and Chester Institute

Regis College

Rochester Institute of Technology

Sacred Heart University

Saint Joseph's University

Saint Michael's College

Seattle University

Siena College

Southern Connecticut State University

The George Washington University

The University of Tampa

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy

Towson University

Trinity College

United States Army

University at Buffalo The State University of New York

University of California, Davis

University of Central Florida

University of Delaware

University of Florida

University of Hartford

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Miami

University of New England

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

University of Richmond

University of Southern California

University of Southern Maine

University of Tampa

Utica College

Wheaton College MA

Wheelock College

2nd Annual MetroWest College & Career Fair - Mar 21

The Ashland PTO and Ashland Education Foundation are pleased to co-host the 2nd Annual MetroWest College & Career Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Students and families from several local high schools will enjoy an exciting opportunity that will inform, inspire and instill them with confidence during the college and career search process.

Hosting over 100 colleges at this expo, the opportunity to explore both four-year and two-year programs will be available to the attendees.

• Seasoned professionals provide important and timely information on higher education
• College coaches give insight into hot topics such as financial aid, admissions and essay writing
• Professionals representing over 100 different careers are available to answer in-depth questions that both students and parents may have

This unique experience allows attendees to explore if a career is right for them and to gain insight on the path to get there. Professionals are on hand from a variety of industries, including healthcare, information technologies, criminal justice and finance service to name a few. 

There is no charge to attend the fair.

For the latest information about this exciting and informative event please visit:
www.mwccf.org

2nd Annual MetroWest College & Career Fair - Mar 22

September is Campus Fire Safety Month

Did you know that September is Campus Fire Safety Month? With students returning to college campuses within and outside the state, including Franklin's Dean College, it makes sense.

Summer is coming to an end and a new school year is about to begin. As students return to campus and off-campus apartments across Massachusetts, the state designates September Campus Fire Safety Month. Through fire safety education, the Commonwealth aims to reduce occurrences of fire and the resulting losses of life or property damage. 

According to the Department of Fire Services (DFS), 39 Massachusetts civilians died due to fires in 2012. In fact,69% of all residential building fires originated in the kitchen due to unsafe cooking practices that year.

MA.gov blog on fire safety

Continue reading the MA Gov blog article here to find out the fire safety tips they provide http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/campus-fire-safety-month/

College Readiness Seminar 10/18/12

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Mr. Fortin asked the PCC to share information with families about an upcoming seminar that may interest many of you. COLLEGE READINESS SEMINAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 PM DWIGHT HALL, FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY This is an annual event started by Lorretta M. Holloway, Ph.D., Associate Professor, English Department to get parents to start thinking about not just the content knowledge but the habits of mind their kids need to be successful in college. Parents of Middle School and early High School children are encouraged to attend. For complete details, view the event flyer here.

Forward this email Horace Mann Middle School PCC | 224 Oak Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

Math standards approved for state college admissions

This announcement adds a new factor to the recent discussion on reducing the math requirement to graduate from Franklin High. An action item for the School Committee meeting on March 29th is scheduled to vote on reducing the requirement to three years of math and science.

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Math standards approved for state college admissions

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 3/25/11

The state's Board of Higher Education on Thursday adopted a new standard that students applying to public colleges and universities in the state must complete four years of high school mathematics.

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College information proposal

A lot of high school seniors are working on college applications. Many spent some time traveling this summer to make college campus visits. The college selection process can be challenging. All the schools tout their information in the best way they can. How do you make sense of it all? Dr. Bridget Terry Long, Professor of Education and Economics at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, has an idea on how to make more information available and more easily understood.

As an initial step, the federal government should continue as well as expand its activities to produce the types of information needed to help individuals with their college decisions. There should be information on cost and affordability. In addition to the total cost and net price estimates currently produced, potential students would be given information on aid for low-income students, the debt levels, and loan default rates of previous students. To reflect on the college experience, institutions would continue to report information on expenditures so that current and future students would know where their college is putting their money. Additionally, colleges would be required to give more detailed information on retention and graduation rates, which would then be listed relative to similar peer institutions.

Finally, and perhaps most important, information must be collected on the potential benefits and returns of an institution. Data should be collected on employment rates, salary information, and in acknowledgment that income is not a complete measure of a school’s return, alumni satisfaction rates. Figure 1 summarizes the key pieces of information that would make up a college’s scorecard.

Once the key facts have been collected, this information would then be packaged for families in more usable ways than current efforts. In this paper, I propose three main ways of presenting the college data, each increasing in the level of details given.

You can read the remainder of the article here


Download the introduction and summary (pdf)
Download this report (pdf)



Franklin, MA

Emerson Lip Dub

If you like a little Lady Gaga, a little lip dub, and a tour of Boston's Emerson College campus then spend a few minutes watching this. Maybe you know a student there!



Enjoy!


Franklin, MA

College Cost webinar - Thu Sep 17 - 7:00 PM

The word "college" can trigger a lot of stress, but here's a solution...

One of the country's leading experts in college admissions and financial aid, author and speaker Paul Hemphill, will be conducting a live seminar online Thursday evening, Sept 17, at 7 PM. Topics will include:

• How to cut $42,000 from college costs without a parent taking out a single loan
• The financial advantages to applying to 10 colleges instead of 5
• Why a student should apply Early Action and NOT Early Decision
• The 4 questions to ask to get the most financial aid
• The money advantage of appealing a financial aid award
• The financial advantages of going to college during high school
• The college application – why answers to innocent questions can cause rejections
• Financial aid forms – why you must be cautious

Paul provides 60-70 minutes of pure stress relief. Be sure your high school student is watching - Paul will set their minds - and yours - at ease.

Paul has a fact-filled and fast-paced program that will produce a few laughs from true stories that will really hit home.

Go ahead and register now, and be sure to send this notice of the webinar to 4 of your friends who have high school students.

Here's a free YouTube video Paul created, which has become the second most-watched video on college essays: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ago6tIEnL0g


Click through to register here

Want to cut college costs?

There will be a free college seminar at the Norfolk Public Library on how to cut $42,000 in college costs. Insights on why good students do not get into their first-choice colleges will also be reviewed.

Tuesday evening, August 4, at 7 PM

If you can't make it on Tuesday, this seminar will be offered again during the remainder of 2009. You can check out the full schedule here.

Who is the presenter?

Paul uses his own proven marketing techniques - just like the colleges use to sell their product to your student - to sell your student to the colleges. And he coaches your student through the entire process so that you don't have to pull out your hair.

In short, your anxiety, worry, and stress levels are dramatically reduced. Also, your relationship with your student is enhanced and the senior year is nourishing and productive – as it should be.

Paul Hemphill

Biz: 508.520.6642

Biz: 888.876.1863

Fax: 508.528.1946

Paul is a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Free Seminar: Saving on the cost of College

Theme: How To Save $42,000 In College Costs Before A Parent Takes Out A Single Loan

June 17 (Wed): Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Seminar presented by Paul Lloyd Hemphill.

Additional info on Paul can be found on his website


I met Paul at the recent United Regional Chamber of Commerce Open House